Read the results of YOUR conversations in a new policy brief
10/22/2012
A new issue of inBRIEF takes an in depth look at the aspirations, priorities and opinions of participants in the ONE by ONE campaign. The 12-page report was released today in conjunction with a series of regional meetings where participants and the public can interact with the data and vote on their priorities.
Keep reading for a full schedule of regional meetings where YOU can interact with the data and vote on your priorities for public education.
Read MoreAttend a televised school board candidate forum on Oct. 20
10/11/2012
On October 20, First Coast News and The Florida Times-Union are hosting a live televised debate with all four school board candidates in the runoff elections in District 3 and 7.
Read MoreAttend a televised school board candidate forum on Oct. 20
10/11/2012
On October 20, First Coast News and The Florida Times-Union are hosting a live televised debate with all four school board candidates in the runoff elections in District 3 and 7.
Read MoreONE by ONE: The numbers are in ... here's what's next!
10/7/2012
Over the last year, you have given this community a gift: Your time.
Today, the final tally of community conversations is in.
Keep reading to find out the big news from the ONE by ONE campaign!
Read MoreLearning to Finish report details collaboration to improve the graduation rate
9/27/2012
Identifying and helping students at risk of not graduating, increasing and coordinating school district and community resources, and introducing multiple pathways to graduation are the results of Learning to Finish, according to a new report released today by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund and Learning to Finish partner organizations.
Download the report or keep reading to learn more about the results of this groundbreaking collaboration.
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President’s Corner: Reflecting on High School Graduation in a Pandemic
JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune shares her thoughts as the parent of a senior.
High school graduation has been a recurring theme in the life of JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune. In a new Q&A, Rachael shared what high school graduation means to her, and offered some words of inspiration for fellow parents who are w ...Read More
Half-penny sales tax will go on the ballot in fall 2020
Education advocates reacted to the news by saying they'll support the sales tax.
“This is a long-awaited historic moment in Duval County,” said JPEF President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune. “Our students need 21st century schools, and our independent research has shown that 78.5 percent of Duval County residents support ...Read More
Education Innovator Speaks in Jacksonville about What Students Need to Succeed in the 21st Century
JPEF also celebrated 10 years of impact and launched a new School Leadership Initiative.
Dr. Tony Wagner, an internationally acclaimed author and education innovator, shared a thought-provoking message about the future of education with more than 350 education and community leaders today as the keynote speaker of the Jacksonville Publ ...Read More